New Jersey's Civil Service Commission adopted the rule Wednesday giving Gov. Jon S. Corzine and local governments the authority to impose temporary layoffs.

Corzine wants to save $35 million by forcing public workers to take two days off this spring. He also sought the authority to furlough state workers for 12 days -- one day a month -- beginning in July.

Ryan says the PBA will seek to stay the rule at least until it can be clarified. As written, he says local and state governments do not have to prove financial hardship before laying off workers.